Top Rankings
Elmbrook School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,781 students in Elmbrook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Elmbrook School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Elmbrook School District are Tonawanda Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Burleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Elmbrook School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
7,781 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Elmbrook School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
28 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,172 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
543 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
201 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
5,418 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
70%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
415 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
404
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
499
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
526
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
502
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
519
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
552
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
540
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
528
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
578
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
569
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
676
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
622
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
620
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
646
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,913 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,793 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,913
$16,831
Spending / Student
$13,793
$16,804
Best Elmbrook School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Burleigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Dixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #66.
Swanson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #77.
Brookfield East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #88.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #99.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview South
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,781 students.
What is the rank of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District is ranked #17 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmbrook School District?
70% of Elmbrook School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Elmbrook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,793 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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